Finnair A350XWB, HEL-LHR, in J
Oct 26, 2015, 7:36 am
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Finnair A350XWB, HEL-LHR, in J
Here's a video TR of my trip onboard Finnair's brand new A350XWB. This was on a proving short haul flight, before it hits the long hauls in "proper" service.
It was the first Finnair A350 visit to London.
Hope you enjoy, and please subscribe! There are dozens more videos planned...
(Flyertalk rules mean I must disclose that I may have financial interest in this video, should I decide at a later date to monetise my YouTube channel.)
It was the first Finnair A350 visit to London.
Hope you enjoy, and please subscribe! There are dozens more videos planned...
(Flyertalk rules mean I must disclose that I may have financial interest in this video, should I decide at a later date to monetise my YouTube channel.)
Oct 26, 2015, 11:01 pm
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Wow! What a great video reports. I'm so glad you had a great flight. You are so lucky that you flew on A350-900XWB. I can see flight tracking map, and I can see front landing gear, and tail camera, as well. That was so incredible air moving map. I am really like it. It's great! Hope you can meet me in PHX Airport, but I work at terminal 4. I will be working at LoLo's Chicken & Waffles and come to say hello. I'm work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I work 10am to 4pm. You can stop by to say hello.
Oct 27, 2015, 3:54 am
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Thanks for the video report.
The Finnair Premium Lounge is beautifully designed and a very comfortable place to while away a few hours.
It's great to have local touches like the lingonberry bath products in the shower, makes it different and local.
The Finnair Premium Lounge is beautifully designed and a very comfortable place to while away a few hours.
It's great to have local touches like the lingonberry bath products in the shower, makes it different and local.
Oct 27, 2015, 9:02 am
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Caught the informative comment about the length of the seat----indeed it does look a bit short for the taller traveller. Possibly not a huge deal for this short flight, am thinking any approaching 6 feet or taller (self included) might find it short for sleeping on a long haul overnight.
Oct 27, 2015, 11:23 am
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Wow! What a great video reports. I'm so glad you had a great flight. You are so lucky that you flew on A350-900XWB. I can see flight tracking map, and I can see front landing gear, and tail camera, as well. That was so incredible air moving map. I am really like it. It's great! Hope you can meet me in PHX Airport, but I work at terminal 4. I will be working at LoLo's Chicken & Waffles and come to say hello. I'm work on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I work 10am to 4pm. You can stop by to say hello.
Oct 28, 2015, 10:53 am
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Nov 3, 2015, 8:10 am
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Thanks for the feedback everyone.
It is much shorter than I expected. When I took that clip my seat was fully back. I also had a quick lie down and my feet were not touching the end, but were still constricted by the cubby hole's tapering width (I did have my shoes on, though).
I would still choose this product but would caution against it if you're 6 foot plus.
Agreed. It is a distinctively Finnish place.
For those who don't know, it pays to get in there early, before the evening long hauls. I've seen it standing room only before. My strategy is to arrive early if possible, eat, and then find somewhere quiet on the second half-level to charge my phone and chill out.
Caught the informative comment about the length of the seat----indeed it does look a bit short for the taller traveller. Possibly not a huge deal for this short flight, am thinking any approaching 6 feet or taller (self included) might find it short for sleeping on a long haul overnight.
I would still choose this product but would caution against it if you're 6 foot plus.
For those who don't know, it pays to get in there early, before the evening long hauls. I've seen it standing room only before. My strategy is to arrive early if possible, eat, and then find somewhere quiet on the second half-level to charge my phone and chill out.
